Which place is cheaper, Amalfi or Santander?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Santander or Amalfi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Santander and Amalfi can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Santander or Amalfi?
Santander
Santander is the capital of the Cantabria Region which runs along the northern coast of Spain. Located right on the bay, it is a place of many historic churches and a handful of interesting museums that range from archaeological discoveries of the region, to maritime history, and cultural features like bullfighting. There is also a large selection of beaches for those looking for a more relaxing getaway in the sun and sand.
Amalfi
The town of Amalfi is at the heart of the Amalfi Coast, a region of Italy known for dramatic coastline, ritzy hotels, delicious food, and warm weather. Amalfi was the capital of a small republic in the middle ages known as the Duchy of Amalfi, when it dominated the seas by trade and power. Later, in the early 20th century, the town and the region became known as a place where wealthy travelers would spend their vacations.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid, The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona, The Best 2-Week Tours from Rome, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySantander €108Amalfi €201
The average daily cost (per person) in Santander is €108, while the average daily cost in Amalfi is €201. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Santander and Amalfi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSantander €51Amalfi €98
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSantander €102Amalfi €196
Compare Hotels in Santander and Amalfi
Looking for a hotel in Santander or Amalfi? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Santander Hotel Prices and Amalfi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Santander €24Amalfi €67
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santander
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santander:
- One-way Private Transfer From/To Santander Airport: $41
- Private Transfer from Santander Port to Bilbao Airport: $252
- Private Transfer from Santander city to Bilbao: $252
- Private Transfer from Santander city to Bilbao Airport: $252
- Santander Private Arrival Transfer: $35
- Santander Private Departure Transfer: $35
- Santander Private Transfer from Santander Airport to City centre: $44
- Santander Private Transfer from the city centre to Santander Airport: $44
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amalfi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amalfi:
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Bus€4.00
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Train to Naples€14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amalfi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amalfi:
- Amalfi to Naples airport/station Private departure transfer: $176
- Departure Private Transfer Amalfi to Fiumucino Rome Airport (FCO): $224
- From Amalfi Coast: Transfer to Naples with Pompeii Tour: $388
- Mount Vesuvio Organic Wine Tasting & Lunch with Transfer from Amalfi Coast: $240
- Naples: Transfer to Amalfi one-way: $107
- Naples: Transfer to Amalfi visit Pompeii Along the way: $118
- Private Transfer - Amalfi to Naples with 2h of Sightseeing: Vesuvius or Pompeii: $197
- Private Transfer - Praiano to Naples with 2h of Sightseeing: Vesuvius or Pompeii: $175
- Private Transfer From Ravello or Amalfi to Naples : $109
- Private Transfer from Amalfi Coast Port to Naples Airport (NAP): $49
- Private Transfer from Amalfi to Naples Airport ,Naples station: $251
- Private Transfer from Amalfi to Naples: Door-to-Door, English-speaking driver: $137
Is it cheaper to fly into Santander or Amalfi?
Prices for flights to both Amalfi and Santander change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one daySantander €41Amalfi €62
Typical Food Prices in Amalfi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Amalfi:
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Dinner€35
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Snacks€4.00
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Bread€1.00
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Dinner€41
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amalfi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amalfi.
- OnLine Genuine Cooking Class: $74
- Amalfi Coast: Mozzarella, Pasta, and Tiramisu Cooking Class: $80
- Cooking Class on the Amalfi Coast with Tasting Included: $87
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Salerno with Show Cooking: $93
- Small-group Street food tour in Cava de' Tirreni: $97
- Pizza Napoletana Cooking Class and Dinner in Scafati: $104
- Italian cooking class and lunch near the Pompeii excavations: $114
- Amalfi Coast Home Cooking Class with Meal & Drinks Included: $134
- Genuine Home Cooking Class + Olive Oil Tasting: $139
- Cooking Class and Farmhouse Visit With Meal: $148
- Hands-on Cooking Class & Farmhouse visit in the Amalfi Coast: $152
- Private cooking class with lunch or dinner in Vietri sul Mare: $158
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Santander €18Amalfi €27
Tours and Activities in Santander
Here are a few actual costs in Santander for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay: $14
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $22
- City Sightseeing Santander Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $23
- Obregón: Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno Entry Ticket: $26
- From Potes, Santillana and Altamira Day Tour: $42
- Full Day Tour Lakes of Covadonga and Santillana from Santander: $46
- Guided Tour by Electric Bike: $53
- Full Day Self Guided Tour in Santillana del Mar and Comillas: $55
- From Santillana del Mar & Altamira Museum Tour: $64
- Santoña: Anchovy Factory Tour and Boat Trip: $70
- Tour to the Towns of the Western Coast of Cantabria: $79
- Picos, Santo Toribio Monastery and Potes Day Tour: $82
Tours and Activities in Amalfi
Here are a few actual costs in Amalfi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Amalfi Coast: $8.72
- Paestum Small Group tour with an Archaeologist: $27
- Discover Salerno - walking tour with a local expert guide -: $33
- Amalfi Lemon Experience: $37
- Salerno Panoramic Tour: $38
- Tour in the lemon fields on the Amalfi Coast: $43
- Guided tour of Michelangelo's Amalfi: $44
- Amalfi Lemon Tour & Tasting in the Historical Garden: $48
- 4 Hour Cruise Tour of the Amalfi Coast with Aperitif: $49
- Amalfi Coast - Maiori: Path of Lemons, Tour with Tasting: $55
- Taurasi: Tasting, vineyard tour and visit to the cellar: $55
- Amalfi Coast: Kayak Tour with Snorkeling and Grottoes Visit: $63
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySantander €14Amalfi €20
Typical Alcohol Prices in Amalfi
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Amalfi from other travelers:
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Wine€6.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Amalfi
Also in Amalfi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting Cantina Basileo: $66
- Wine tasting at the Apicella winery: $71
- Wine Tasting and excursion to the Mt. Vesuvius from Pompeii: $93
- Positano: Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour with a Sommelier: $101
- Half-Day Irpinia Wine Tour from SALERNO: $142
- Wine Tasting at Basileo Cellar with Lunch: $169
- Wine Tour (lunch included): $197
- Exploring a Cilento village by e-bike with wine tasting: $211
- Mount Vesuvius & Wine Tasting with Lunch Private Tour: $252
- Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Wine Tasting Private Tour from Amalfi: $273
- From Positano: Pompeii, Vesuvius, & Wine Tasting with Lunch: $275
- Amalfi Coast: Pompeii, Vesuvius, & Wine Tasting with Lunch: $285
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Santander and Amalfi, we can see that Amalfi is more expensive. And not only is Santander much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Santander would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Santander and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Amalfi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amalfi than you might in Santander.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Santander Expensive? and Is Amalfi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Santander or Amalfi?
Santander has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Amalfi. When comparing the sizes of Santander and Amalfi, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Santander or Amalfi?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Santander or Amalfi in the Summer?
Both Amalfi and Santander are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Amalfi in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Santander is generally cooler than Amalfi. Daily temperatures in Santander average around 19°C (66°F), and Amalfi fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
It's quite sunny in Amalfi. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Santander. Santander usually receives less sunshine than Amalfi during summer. Santander gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Amalfi receives 313 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Santander usually receives more rain than Amalfi. Santander gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Amalfi receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySantander 19°C (66°F)Amalfi 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Santander or Amalfi in the Autumn?
Both Amalfi and Santander during the autumn are popular places to visit. Furthermore, most visitors come to Amalfi for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Santander is around the same temperature as Amalfi in the autumn. The daily temperature in Santander averages around 16°C (60°F) in October, and Amalfi fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In the autumn, Santander often gets less sunshine than Amalfi. Santander gets 133 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amalfi receives 189 hours of full sun.
Amalfi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Santander. Santander usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Amalfi. Santander gets 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain, while Amalfi receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSantander 16°C (60°F)Amalfi 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Santander or Amalfi in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Santander and Amalfi. Furthermore, the winter months attract visitors to Amalfi because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Santander is a little warmer than Amalfi. Typically, the winter temperatures in Santander in January average around 9°C (49°F), and Amalfi averages at about 8°C (47°F).
Santander usually receives less sunshine than Amalfi during winter. Santander gets 91 hours of sunny skies, while Amalfi receives 115 hours of full sun in the winter.
Amalfi receives a lot of rain in the winter. Santander gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Santander usually receives more rain than Amalfi. Santander gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Amalfi receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySantander 9°C (49°F)Amalfi 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Santander or Amalfi in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Santander as well as Amalfi. Additionally, the beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Amalfi this time of year.
In April, Santander is generally around the same temperature as Amalfi. Daily temperatures in Santander average around 12°C (53°F), and Amalfi fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In the spring, Santander often gets less sunshine than Amalfi. Santander gets 148 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amalfi receives 189 hours of full sun.
Santander receives a lot of rain in the spring. Santander usually gets more rain in April than Amalfi. Santander gets 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain, while Amalfi receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSantander 12°C (53°F)Amalfi 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Amalfi and Santander
| Santander | Amalfi | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (49°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (51°F) | 119 mm (4.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (53°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 14°C (58°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (62°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (60°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (53°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
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